The museum occupies a vast area of the Dominican convent of San Marco and preserves much of its original atmosphere. Founded in 1436 and designed by the architect Michelozzo, the convent played an important role in the cultural and religious life of Florence, especially at the time of Savonarola.
The museum owes its renown especially to the paintings of Fra Angelico, one of the great artists of the Renaissance, who frescoed extensive parts of the convent. Other works by Fra Angelico, of various provenance, were assembled here in the 20th century, resulting in a remarkable collection of the artist’s works.
There is also an important collection of 16th-century paintings including numerous works by Fra Bartolomeo. The museum has a section devoted to fragments of sculpture and architecture from buildings of the city centre which were demolished in the 19th century.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:15 – 13:50. Saturday and Sunday: 8:15 – 19:00. Closed on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday and the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, New Year’s Day, May 1st and Christmas Day.

Tickets: Full price Euro 4,00, Reduced Euro 2,00. Free admission.

Bookings: Firenze Musei, Tel: +39 055294883
Booking charge: Euro 3 per person.

Disabled persons: Access can be arranged by contacting the museum secretary tel. +39 0552388608.

Schools: Free admission.
Booking is compulsory but free of charge: Tel: +39 055290112.
On admission it is necessary to present a list of the students and teachers on headed notepaper of the school.
Guided assistance for schools may be arranged with Firenze Musei at the time of booking at the rate of Euro 3 per student.

How to contact the Museum: Tel: +39 0552388608, Fax: +39 0552388704.
E-mail: museosanmarco@tiscali.it